Arborist

Via East Midlands Limited; Newark on Trent; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Via East Midlands Limited seeks two Arborist/Climber to join our Forestry team based at Newark Depot. You will perform forestry operations including aerial pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, hedge cutting, and planting while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental procedures.

The role requires climbing mature trees, operating power saws, and carrying out site paperwork and risk assessments. A City & Guilds NPTC suite and caution for working at heights are essential.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 certificates for chainsaw maintenance and felling
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Tree Climbing and Rescue
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 aerial cutting techniques
• Minimum 1 year arboricultural experience
• Willingness to work as part of a team and take pride in work

Responsibilities

• Undertake forestry operations including aerial pruning, tree removal, wood chipping, stump grinding, and hedge cutting
• Carry out safety checks on vehicles and plant and comply with health and safety procedures
• Use Alloy and time portal systems for instructions and logging hours
• Complete risk assessments and document control as requested by line Manager

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial tree work

Safety procedures

Manual handling

Education

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Tree Climbing and Rescue

City & Guilds NPTC Level 3, Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Technique

At least 1 year arboricultural experience

Teamwork and pride in work

Job description

Arborist / Climber

Via East Midlands are currently seeking two Arborist / Climber to join our Forestry team based out of our Newark Depot.

Who we are?

At Via our work has never been more meaningful, and we're proud to be shaping the future of highways across Nottinghamshire. If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, care, and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

As we continue to grow, we're on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

We deliver essential infrastructure, from road maintenance and construction to street lighting and fleet management keeping Nottinghamshire's highways safe, reliable, and built to last.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you'll do:

• Undertake various forestry operations including aerial tree pruning, tree removal using power saws, wood chipping, stump grinding, various aerial tree climbing operations, hedge cutting and tree planting.
• Comply with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and procedures
• Responsible use of all plant, equipment, vehicles and materials
• Undertake all routine and daily safety checks of vehicles and plant.
• Ensure own conduct while undertaking tasks associated with works being delivered, are at an acceptable level and enhance the reputation of the company.
• Complete all paperwork and controlled documents as requested by your line Manager including dynamic risk assessments.

What we're seeking:

• Experience of undertaking forestry activities including climbing mature trees and undertaking aerial tree works which is an essential part of the skill set required.
• Relevant Lantra award NVQ level certification in aerial tree works.
• Cat B driving licence and Driver CPC, Cat C+E desirable.
• Ability to understand and interpret verbal instructions and detailed drawings/specifications,
• Understanding of health and safety procedures (working times, PPE, manual handling)
• Ability to work at heights performing strenuous and demanding activities in all weathers and familiar with the working at height legislation.
• Willingness to work outside of normal hours to assist with emergency situations on a paid rota basis.
• Ability to use electronic systems such as Alloy for receiving and closing works instructions, time portal for completing worked hours, completing risk assessments, vehicle and plant checks and other associated IT based documentations procedures.

Essential Criteria must include:

• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Tree Climbing and Rescue
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 3, Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Technique
• Have relevant Arboricultural experience of a minimum of one year
• Be willing to work as part of a team and take pride in their work.

Desirable criteria:

• Operate Wood Chipping Machine
• Experience in Stump Grinding Operations
• MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) experience and use
• First Aid at work training/Arborist First Aid
• HIAB operations including timber grab

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.